Tired and foggy cant turn on my brain

[Starrlight]

Do you guys ever get so that your mind feels foggy and it’s hard to think straight? It’s like I can’t quite wake up. I’ve been up for hours but did not sleep well at all. It’s a scary feeling to feel I can’t use my brain very well. Suggestions?

[birdtheword]

sorry you're having a rough day. i definitely know the feeling of brainfog. fresh air always seems to help me - whether a walk or jog or bike ride or just sitting outside to find some peace for a few minutes. hope your day gets better

[CicaDa in reply to birdtheword]

For me too, going for a long walk on the trail helps a lot.

[Starrlight in reply to birdtheword]

Fresh air yes thanks good thing it’s a nice crisp Fall day

[Nothing_but_books in reply to birdtheword]

Rainbow Lorikeet, yes? Yours?

Beautiful!

[Hidden]

You need sleep. Sleep deprivation does thus to me and my anxiety tendencies are also worse.

10-15 minute power nap. No more than this or sleep inertia will make you feel worse,

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Yes! Thanks neeeeeeed sleeeeeeeep 😂

[Hidden]

Hi Starrlight. I know this feeling all too well and you're right, it is scary. I call it mentally asleep. I like birdtheword's suggestion of fresh air. That helps me too.

Not sleeping well is definitely a factor here, just in case you're wondering. Do you normally have trouble sleeping and if so, have you been to see the doctor about it?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Yup doc put me on a terrible med. do not taking that but am taking Benadryl and Melatonin

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

I'm sorry. Lack of sleep is beyond awful. I went through about 7 months of involuntary sleep depravation back in 2015. My emotions went places emotions should never go during this time.

Can I ask how long this has been going on for?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I guess around a month

[Starrlight in reply to Starrlight]

I just got my hands on some supplements to try.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Ok. Does it coinicide with starting new medication or a stressor of some kind? (Getting somewhere with this, I promise)

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Online schooling is a stressor. Also my husband sexually violated me in my sleep. So yeah it’s ridiculous.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Oh...oh dear I'm so sorry. Have you confided in someone about this?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Yes. I have told my therapist. She says it’s abuse. Yes it is. I feel so pissed off. I’m disgusted.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I think I’ll punch him in the face if he tries again

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

I am so incredibly sorry, Starrlight. I would suggest talking to your therapist about that. That is essentially rape, is it not?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I guess. Yes. He usually doesn’t get far as I wake up.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Oh, honey. I had no idea. Can you involve the police?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

I don’t think I want to do that.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

No, I get that. Just a thought, that's all

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Good for you, but what if he fights back?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Nah I don’t think he would but it would be worth it to me even if he did.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Damn right it would. I am so sorry.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Minnie.

[Starrlight in reply to Starrlight]

It’s so sad. We’ve always been close and love each other but he’s got a problem. But that’s not my fault. I should pay for his issue.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

You need to take the time you need to get over something like this. Keep doing what you're doing by talking to your therapist. Damn...no wonder you feel bad.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

This might have something to do with your sleep troubles. What do you think?

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Yes for sure

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Well, I need to go. Take really good care of yourself, okay? We are here for you.❤❤

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I will

[Hidden]

Yes, it's common. There are numerous reasons it can happen: lack of sleep, stress, depression, anxiety, and some medications. I am like that some days or even weeks (depending on my state of mind), It comes and goes, so after months of being upset about it, I just got to the point where I just accepted it and say to myself, it will be better when I get more sleep or when my anxiety passes or (fill in the blank). When I am real foggy, if I can, I just hang out and watch something funny so I don't have to think. If I have a lot to so in one day, I break out stuff over several days. It is scary though. I totally get it.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

Great idea!!! Thanks 😊

[dmt121]

Sometimes it is diet, sometimes it is our meds. Have there been any changes lately?

It took me a long time to learn that is was OK to call the doctor every time I felt bad. It was the only way they could do their job.

[Starrlight in reply to dmt121]

Just having trouble sleeping.

[Ddorne]

Oh yes, I wander around my apartment looking for the OCD thing that will guide me!

Take care,

Liti